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Te Mahuru Retreat

Te Mahuru Retreat
3.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat, 6.7 km from South Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (162 reviews)
"Nice and clean rooms. Although does not feel like 4-star hotel (as Google suggest) but very nice B&B "
Australia
Jakub
The price is P5,994
P6,893 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Te Mahuru Retreat
Terrace/patio

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites
3.5 star property
4.3 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (485 reviews)
"Comfortable stay "
Australia
Neeraj
The price is P4,025
P4,629 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
Kaikoura Quality Suites
View from room

Lemon Tree Lodge

Lemon Tree Lodge
3.5 star property
2.5 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"Amazing ocean view. Lovely room with good toiletries, nespresso coffee etc. very close to the main town and ‘The Whaler’ pub. Very good Continental breakfast included as well which is a bonus. "
United Kingdom
Darren
The price is P12,564
P14,449 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Lemon Tree Lodge
Beach/ocean view

Sudima Kaikoura

Sudima Kaikoura
5.0 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (566 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff"
Australia
Yejin
The price is P6,453
P7,421 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Sudima Kaikoura
Balcony

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast

Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
3.5 star property
2.4 km from South Bay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (182 reviews)
"Everything was very nice. The owner of the property was very friendly."
United States
John
The price is P9,530
P10,959 total
includes taxes & fees
May 9 - May 10
Bendamere House Bed & Breakfast
Terrace/patio

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments

Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
3.0 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (625 reviews)
"Close to all the great views and shops."
Australia
Carlos
The price is P5,654
P6,503 total
includes taxes & fees
May 13 - May 14
Kaikoura Waterfront Apartments
Terrace/patio

The White Morph - Heritage Collection

The White Morph - Heritage Collection
4.5 star property
1.4 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (649 reviews)
"Great location and helpful check-in "
New Zealand
Don
The price is P5,967
P6,862 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
The White Morph - Heritage Collection
Bathroom

Glenburn Coastal Retreat

Glenburn Coastal Retreat
4.0 star property
9.2 km from South Bay
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (54 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay. Everything so well thought out. The views were incredible. "
United Kingdom
Samantha
The price is P16,732
P19,242 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Glenburn Coastal Retreat
On the beach, beach shuttle, 12 beach bars

Alpine View Motel

Alpine View Motel
3.0 star property
4.3 km from South Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (564 reviews)
"Clean, direct access to the beach, friendly staff"
United States
George
The price is P4,575
P5,261 total
includes taxes & fees
May 9 - May 10
Alpine View Motel
Beach/ocean view

Kaikoura Beach Motel

Kaikoura Beach Motel
2.5 star property
1.7 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (437 reviews)
"This was a great little base for our kaikoura holiday. A short walk to town, great off road parking, clean and more spacious than expected. Staff were all lovely. Comfortable bed! Would recommend "
Australia
Summer
The price is P6,630
P7,624 total
includes taxes & fees
May 8 - May 9
Kaikoura Beach Motel
Beach/ocean view

Barnacle Bills

Barnacle Bills
3.5 star property
1.3 km from South Bay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (28 reviews)
"nice location. semi close to town. good place for a few people."
United States
christopher
The price is P7,160
P8,234 total
includes taxes & fees
May 30 - May 31
Barnacle Bills
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Mondello Kaikoura

Mondello Kaikoura
3.0 star property
3.1 km from South Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (459 reviews)
"The hotel was conveniently located to the town centre and restaurants. "
Canada
Albert
The price is P5,063
P5,823 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Mondello Kaikoura
Outdoor dining

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel

Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
4.5 star property
1.6 km from South Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (374 reviews)
"Great seaside location, very quiet, friendly helpful staff, lovely courtyard, thank you for a wonderful stay!"
Australia
Deirdre
The price is P6,222
P7,156 total
includes taxes & fees
May 9 - May 10
Kaikoura Boutique Hotel
Garden

The Peninsula Kaikoura

The Peninsula Kaikoura
3.5 star property
1.9 km from South Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (178 reviews)
"Brilliant location, close to main attractions/food outlets. Facilities were beautifully presented and staff responsive when needed. Thoroughly recommend and would return again. "
Australia
Richard
The price is P5,619
P6,463 total
includes taxes & fees
May 8 - May 9
The Peninsula Kaikoura
Terrace/patio

Kaikoura Motor Inn

Kaikoura Motor Inn
2.0 star property
4.9 km from South Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (531 reviews)
"Comfortable stay with cosy tidy rooms. Very hospitable hosts who were very helpful and kind."
Australia
Jacob
The price is P3,827
P4,401 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
Kaikoura Motor Inn
Private spa tub

The Factory

The Factory
4.0 star property
10.5 km from South Bay
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Lovely place with easy access to the beach. Extremely quiet and dark, allowing for great stargazing. Plenty of room for our family to spread out. Friendly host who quickly explained everything and was available for questions via text. Would definitely return the next time we’re near Kaikoura. "
United States
Aaron
The price is P15,295
P17,590 total
includes taxes & fees
May 9 - May 10
The Factory
Exterior

Koura Bay Resort

Koura Bay Resort
3.5 star property
10.1 km from South Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (103 reviews)
"On arrival the gentleman in reception (I think the owner of the resort) was very helpful and courteous. Although the rooms were compact, they had a fantastic outlook of the 9th hole and the surrounding coastline."
Australia
eric
The price is P8,903
P10,238 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Koura Bay Resort
Front of property - evening/night

Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast

Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast
4.0 star property
1.4 km from South Bay
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (72 reviews)
"Excellent stay in a lovely property in a great location. "
United Kingdom
Paul
The price is P8,259
P9,498 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22
Inn the Bay Bed & Breakfast
Exterior

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura

The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
3.5 star property
Kaikoura Flat, 3.4 km from South Bay
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (421 reviews)
"Nice location and very well maintained property. Service is also amazing "
Australia
Ankush
The price is P6,099
P7,014 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
The Fairways Accommodation Kaikoura
Indoor spa tub

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park

Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park
3.0 star property
3.2 km from South Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (345 reviews)
"Loved the cabin, wonderfully clean, the other amenities at Top 10 were great too. Perfect for our needs."
Canada
Victor
The price is P3,666
P4,289 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22
Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park
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Where to stay in South Bay

Find the best South Bay areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
Walking around Kaikoura Peninsula, New Zealand on a beautiful Spring day.

Kaikoura Flat

If you're spending some time in Kaikoura Flat, Kaikoura Beach and Mount Fyffe are top sights worth seeing.

Beautiful unique adorable new zealand fur seal resting on the rocks spotted in Kaikōura Peninsula Walkway, Canterbury. Amazing marine mammals spotted in New Zealand

Kaikoura Peninsula

While visiting Kaikoura Peninsula, you might make a stop by sights like Peninsula Walkway and Point Kean Seal Colony.

Top South Bay Hotel Reviews

Kaikoura Quality Suites

Kaikoura Quality Suites

8/10 Good
"The kitchen was adequate but the BBQ area had no cooking implements. When we enquired we were told that everything we needed was already at the BBQ, however this was not the case. "
Deanna 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Kaikoura Quality Suites

Frequently asked questions

What is South Bay like?
Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Kaikōura's South Bay neighborhood.
How many hotels should I expect to find in South Bay?
When you want to kick up your feet after a day of exploring the sights in Kaikōura, you can choose from 13 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in South Bay.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Bay, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in South Bay.
What is there to do in this Kaikōura neighborhood?
Fyffe House, Peninsula Walkway, and Point Kean Seal Colony are just a few of the places to visit in and around South Bay. When you're sightseeing in Kaikōura, Kaikoura District Museum and Kaikoura Museum are also worth a stop.

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